HECKLER MASTERCLASS
‘I don’t think Kyren heard it’ – Shaun Murphy reveals spectator’s brutal swipe after world champion’s controversial dig
World No. 1 Judd Trump was not impressed at the comment
SHAUN MURPHY has revealed a heckler at the Masters had the perfect response to Kyren Wilson's "old man" taunt.
Murphy defeated Wilson 10-7 at Alexandra Palace last week to secure the biggest payday of his snooker career.
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Wilson, the World No. 2, gave an interview to the BBC after Murphy was presented with the trophy.
He cheekily said: "No disrespect to Shaun, he is turning into an old man now.
"So he needs this more than me. I am 33 years old, coming into my prime and I am having an amazing season
Murphy responded with a quickfire: "There's life in the old dog yet."
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The Magician, 42, joined Stephen Hendry on his podcast Cue Tips to discuss his Masters victory.
And Murphy revealed a heckler, who had been calling him out all day at Ally Pally, had targeted Wilson in the aftermath of the interview.
Murphy said: "Do you know what was really funny?
"I don’t think Kyren heard it but there was a fellow standing behind me and he’d been shouting for me all day.
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"When Kyren said Shaun’s now an old man, your man behind me went ‘Yeah, he still kicked your a*** though didn’t he?’
"That was quite funny."
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Murphy lifted the Paul Hunter Trophy for the first time since 2015, halting a strong Wilson fightback.
He bagged a tournament cheque for £365,000, as well as a £15,000 bonus for a majestic 147 in the semi-finals.
Wilson's jibe was laughed off by Murphy - but World No. 1 Judd Trump was less impressed.
The Ace in the Pack claimed Wilson was ";not the best loser."
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Current world No 1 Trump admitted Wilson's meteoric rise over the last twelve months has "pushed him forward" as a player.
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Trump said: "I don’t think he particularly put himself in good light.
"I don’t know if it was a private joke, but it doesn’t seem that many people took it that well, from what I’ve read.
"It’s happened a couple of times, he’s not the best loser, but it’s not the worst thing to be hurting like that.
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"Everyone will get over it and it’ll be fine. I’ve done it in the past. He probably means what he says, you just can’t really say it.
"There’s a fine line between being honest and trying to keep everyone happy."
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